Poll results demonstrate major shifts in attitudes
BY CATHY BROWN ’14 Staff Writer The results of the most recent F&M Poll were released Feb. 7. The poll surveyed 622 Pennsylvania voters, chosen randomly. Phone interviews were conducted…
Obama emerges as forceful, progressive president
BY DYLAN JENNINGS ‘14 Contributing Writer This past Tuesday, Obama appeared before a joint session of Congress to deliver his State of the Union address. Normally such fanfare is a…
Multiple tutoring options available on campus for students
By SHIRA KIPNEES ’15 Staff Writer There are many different opportunities on campus for F&M students to receive tutoring in a variety of subjects. Tutoring is offered through institutions such…
Water refill stations approved by Sustainability Committee
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 Assistant News EditorThe Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) recently approved an initiative to install multiple water-refill stations across campus. This project is being undertaken by Dip Con’s Sustainability…
Influenza epidemic hits F&M, 64 student cases reported
BY KENDRA POIRIER ’15 Contributing Writer According to Dr. Amy Myers, 64 cases of the flu have been reported to Appel Infirmary since the beginning of the semester, a number…
RecycleMania aims to reduce waste on campus with contest
BY CATHERINE BROWN ’14 Staff Writer F&M will once again be participating in RecycleMania, a national recycling competition. The contest began on Feb. 3 and will continue for eight weeks,…
Honors fraternity hosts Rush Week to attract new members
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 Assistant News Editor This past week, Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity (PSP) hosted its Rush Week to attract new members. As an honors fraternity, PSP operates differently…
F&M organization provides disaster relief to areas of Texas devastated by wildfires
By Shira Kipnees ’15 Staff Writer A group of 19 F&M students and four adults who are either F&M staff or friends of the Catastrophe Relief Alliance (CRA) participated in…
Former F&M professor wins chemistry education award
By Catherine Brown ’14 Staff Writer Former F&M chemistry professor Dr. Conrad Stanitski was recently selected to receive the George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education. This prestigious award, given…
F&M’s fraternities, sororities hosted Rush, recruited members
By Kendra Poirier ’15 Contributing Writer This past week, Rush and Recruitment Week began for both fraternities and sororities. Rush and Recruitment provide opportunities for students to join F&M’s various…
Public Safety insources new officers after external review process
By Steven Viera ’16 Assistant News Editor The College recently hired four new officers who will provide security services along with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The hiring of…
Obama’s inauguration speech referenced past, looked to future change
By Shira Kipnees ’15 Staff Writer Barack Obama, the President of the United States, was inaugurated for his second term Jan. 21. The 20th Amendment to the Constitution requires that…
Spring concert will feature The White Panda, Matt & Kim
By Abigail Quint ’15 and Matt Girolami’13 News Editor; Managing Editor F&M, get ready for the next big concert on campus: house music DJs The White Panda will open for…
College approves sustainability plan to make campus eco-friendly
BY Catherine Brown ’16 Staff writer The College recently released a Sustainability Master Plan to make the campus more eco-friendly. The plan, which was approved by the Board of Trustees…
Alumni Board hosts lunch to meet students, build presence
By Steven Viera ’16 Layout Assistant The Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association Board held a luncheon on campus to provide an opportunity for alumni and students to meet, interact,…